Light2 Flashcards by Sophia Leigh Mancao | Brainscape

Q

Light travels ——— than sound.

A

much faster

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Q

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN LIGHT STRIKES
AN OBJECT?

A

Absorbed
Reflected
Transmitted

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Q

transferred to the object (mainly as heat)

A

ABSORBED

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Q

it bounces off (such as with a mirror)

A

REFLECTED

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Q

goes through (such as with glass)

A

TRANSMITTED

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Q

Light waves are ———— when they hit a barrier

A

Reflected

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